Sarhan Basem

Sarhan Basem is Brussels Morning's Senior Correspondent to the European Parliament. With a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, Sarhan brings a unique blend of linguistic finesse and analytical prowess to his reporting. Specializing in foreign affairs, human rights, civil liberties, and security issues, he delves deep into the intricacies of global politics to provide insightful commentary and in-depth coverage. Beyond the world of journalism, Sarhan is an avid traveler, exploring new cultures and cuisines, and enjoys unwinding with a good book or indulging in outdoor adventures whenever possible.
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Nederename: 12 homes evacuated after gas leak, 50m perimeter set

Nederename (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Twelve houses in Nederename required emergency evacuation due to a gas leak that…

European Union hits back at Trump’s trade war threat

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union reacted hard against allegations by U.S. President Donald Trump that…

Antwerp sealed supermarket, wholesaler in fraud case

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Antwerp authorities sealed an exotic supermarket on Sint-Gummarusstraat and a wholesaler importing food…

Ghent court supports firm in tax dispute after surprise inspection

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Ghent Court of Appeal made a decision to support a construction firm…

Polish PM Tusk defends EU after Trump’s trade accusations

Warsaw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk reacted to US President Donald Trump's recent claim…

5 shops closed in Leuven after FAVV inspects 26 businesses

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Authorities conducted a large-scale inspection of 26 shops, issuing 91 reports and closing…

Ostend Social House suspends volunteers after incidents

Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Social House in Ostend stopped using volunteers after aggression cases, causing chaos.…

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad stays in Ninove 3 more years, €180K deal

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Ninove will host the opening classic Omloop Het Nieuwsblad throughout the following 3…

February strike: Incovo-Interza deadlock continues, Dir. Schorpion resigns

Vilvoorde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Intermunicipal waste operation Incovo-Interza remains at a deadlock. Bart Scorpion followed the employee…

Meloni: EU defence spending exclusion is just a first step

Rome (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said an EU Commission proposal to exclude defence…

Londerzeel plans market revival amid €6,800 fee debate

Londerzeel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Londerzeel, Belgium is revitalizing its Tuesday market through the "Month of the Market"…

Zillebeke ‘Jambers’ farmer Marc Martain gets 4-month suspended sentence

Zillebeke (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Marc Martain from Zillebeke received a 4-month prison term from the Court of…

Nieuwpoort parking dispute costs €850K, mayor seeks solution

Nieuwpoort (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Nieuwpoort and parking company Indigo have been in a dispute since 2019 over…

Brussels: 5 kids abused at ULB Creche,  ex-partner & worker arrested

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Five children from 18 months to 3 years of age suffered sexual abuse…

Russian drone strikes target Ukraine’s Kyiv region, energy facilities

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Russia launched two hundred drones on Ukraine nearly overnight, hitting mostly the Kyiv…

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